I saw this on Carrie Stephen's blog and thought I'd do it since it's just one word answers. ;) Tag whomever you'd like...;) So, do it!
1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your significant other? sleeping
3. Your hair? up
4. Your mother? bed
5. Your father? bed
6. Your favorite thing? God
7. Your dream last night? crazy
8. Your favorite drink? coke
9. Your dream/goal? weightloss
10. The room you're in? livingroom
11. Your hobby? scrapping
12. Your fear? accidents
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here
14. What you're not? skinny :)
15. Muffins? CHOCOLATE!
16. One of your wish list items? kit
17. Where you grew up? Hopedale
18. The last thing you did? scrapped
19. What are you wearing? shirt :)
20. Favorite gadget? camera
21. Your pets? sleeping
22. Your computer? huge
23. Your mood? sleepy
24. Missing someone? Grandma
25. Your car? brown
26. Something you're not wearing? pants (LOL!)
27. Favorite store? Target
28. Like someone? Yes
29. Your favorite color? Green
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday (wedding!)
7.28.2008
6.24.2008
Just a quick post...
A few new layouts...I know I missed a few, so you can see the rest (and the credits) here: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=24
Not much else to report...we did send Anakin off yesterday for his first week of church camp by himself (5 days really). He was nervous, but fine. I was just nervous. I miss him terribly already.
Not much else to report...we did send Anakin off yesterday for his first week of church camp by himself (5 days really). He was nervous, but fine. I was just nervous. I miss him terribly already.6.18.2008
My First Hybrid Project
For my non-digi friends...Hybrid is basically printing a digital paper or element and then creating something traditionally with it. In this case, there was a challenge for the Creative Team at Little Dreamer Designs to make t-shirts. I decided it was about time I try it. I'm soooo glad I did! Here is a link to the LDD Blog and the instructions: http://www.littledreamerdesigns.typepad.com/
And finally...the boys sporting the shirts they helped me design!
For my non-digi friends...Hybrid is basically printing a digital paper or element and then creating something traditionally with it. In this case, there was a challenge for the Creative Team at Little Dreamer Designs to make t-shirts. I decided it was about time I try it. I'm soooo glad I did! Here is a link to the LDD Blog and the instructions: http://www.littledreamerdesigns.typepad.com/
And finally...the boys sporting the shirts they helped me design!
6.02.2008
Hi! I can't believe it's been almost a month (again) since I last wrote on my blog. Anakin finished up 2nd grade last week with all "A's". Tristin is done with preschool and is already talking about when he goes to Kindergarten. So...we have one week "free" until the summer activities start. Really, it all starts on Friday when Anakin goes to Royal Ranger camp with David. We will also be celebrating David turning 40 on Friday and all 3 boys start day camp/summer school next week. As crazy as it all sounds, it's fun and we're looking forward to not doing much else. ;)
Here are a few new layouts. As always, the credits can be found in my gallery here: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=24&cat=500
Here are a few new layouts. As always, the credits can be found in my gallery here: http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showgallery.php?ppuser=24&cat=500
5.04.2008
Happy {Inter}National Scrapbook Day!
It was raining here today. Paxtin has croup and David and I just felt like doing nothing today. So, that's what we did...NOTHING! I actually got to scrap and shop a little (I hit www.amyhutchinsonsdesigns.com) hard! I love her stuff and haven't bought much, so her sale ROCKED! The stuff I scrapped today is for my Creative Teams though. You can see the credits here: http://www.sweetshoppedesigns.com/inspiration/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=289 Otherwise, enjoy the photos below.
I also scrapped one that will be on a blog later this month, so I can't share it. ;)
Sorry this is short, I'm beat and heading to bed!
I also scrapped one that will be on a blog later this month, so I can't share it. ;)Sorry this is short, I'm beat and heading to bed!
4.25.2008
Our 10th Wedding Anniversary!
It's today! It's hard to believe it's been 10 years. It wasn't as humid on our wedding day, but it did rain in the morning and then cleared up just in time for our big day. Today we are celebrating by spending the night at a Bed & Breakfast while the boys are at Grandma and Grandpas.I love David more today than I did 10 years ago. He's amazing. It's another Happy Day. :)
4.14.2008
Hello from Chicago!
Hi, Anakin, Tristin & Paxtin!
We just wanted to send a little hello! We got to go out for pizza last night. It was yummy and we hope to take you there someday. Daddy is in his conference right now and Mommy has been scrapbooking. Guess what's under our hotel!?! The Disney Store! Don't worry, we're going to go check it out tonight. We also have Daddy's conference banquet tonight. Mommy even gets to go. We love and miss you, but we know you're having fun with Grandma, Grandpa and The D's! Check back tomorrow for another update.
Mommy & Daddy
4.01.2008
He DOES have it! Etc.
I won't say he is totally potty trained, but Paxtin went all day again today with underwear on (even during nap) and stayed dry - no accidents! WHOOOOHOOOO!
A new layout I posted today. It's for a challenge at www.shabbymissjenndesigns.com.
Today was kind of crazy. Crazy as in, I felt like I was only home for about an hour total. I was here more than that...just felt odd. We watched Jack this morning (a friends' 3 year old) from 8 - 10:15am. I dropped him off to his mom at the school and then we (Me, Tristin and Paxtin) rushed Tristin to a dentist appointment. It was just a cleaning and his teeth were perfect. I quickly had the dentist look at Paxtin's teeth because I figured something was up...that something being sucking on a passy for way toooooo long. (Shhhhh Jenny, keep your comments to yourself. LOL!!!! JK!) He confirmed it and then went on to tell me that his own boy had one until he was way older than Paxtin and had the same problem. ;) So, I told Paxtin it was time to give it up and we talked about going to the mall to pick out a Webkins. For Jenny who is off the coast of Africa...Webkins is the new "thing to collect, that you don't need" here. Like a beanie baby, but then you get a code and you can go onto the computer and play this little Sims-like game with them. Anyway, Anakin has a game going, but honestly, he's only played it 2 times. He just loves stuffed dogs. So, we don't get into the game thing. Anyway, Paxtin gave the lady at the store his passy. I was so proud of him. We had lunch, took Tristin to school and then we came home to take a nap. Well, he got out of bed several times and then cried really hard for his passy. I felt so bad. :( But, I started signing to him and he quieted down and went to sleep! WHOOOOHOOO! THEN, tonight for bed, he got up a few times and talked to his brothers (they are all in the same room now) and got in trouble for that...but, he didn't cry for his passy! He even found one in his room and gave it to David and joked that he was going to use it. Hopefully, tomorrow will be easy too.
So, after nap we ran and got Tristin from preschool, Anakin from school and then ran an errand. I forgot my purse on the kitchen table...so, that sucked. When David got home, Anakin and I ran to eat at Qdoba - YUM...his first time and he loved the tacos, Home Depot to look at swingsets, to Walmart for some blinds and food (we skipped the food, he was being difficult and I could tell he was ready for BED. It was 7pm.) We came home, I threw in a load of laundry, David got the boys ready for bed and bam...here I am.
Tomorrow I plan to not go anywhere! If I do, it'll only be to go to Wally World or Meijer to get my veggies for supper. ;)
Note to Jenny: I can't remember if you ever had Qdoba. I know you like Fiesta Ranchera...but, man, Qdoba is good!!! BTW, are you eating the eel there?
A new layout I posted today. It's for a challenge at www.shabbymissjenndesigns.com.
Today was kind of crazy. Crazy as in, I felt like I was only home for about an hour total. I was here more than that...just felt odd. We watched Jack this morning (a friends' 3 year old) from 8 - 10:15am. I dropped him off to his mom at the school and then we (Me, Tristin and Paxtin) rushed Tristin to a dentist appointment. It was just a cleaning and his teeth were perfect. I quickly had the dentist look at Paxtin's teeth because I figured something was up...that something being sucking on a passy for way toooooo long. (Shhhhh Jenny, keep your comments to yourself. LOL!!!! JK!) He confirmed it and then went on to tell me that his own boy had one until he was way older than Paxtin and had the same problem. ;) So, I told Paxtin it was time to give it up and we talked about going to the mall to pick out a Webkins. For Jenny who is off the coast of Africa...Webkins is the new "thing to collect, that you don't need" here. Like a beanie baby, but then you get a code and you can go onto the computer and play this little Sims-like game with them. Anyway, Anakin has a game going, but honestly, he's only played it 2 times. He just loves stuffed dogs. So, we don't get into the game thing. Anyway, Paxtin gave the lady at the store his passy. I was so proud of him. We had lunch, took Tristin to school and then we came home to take a nap. Well, he got out of bed several times and then cried really hard for his passy. I felt so bad. :( But, I started signing to him and he quieted down and went to sleep! WHOOOOHOOO! THEN, tonight for bed, he got up a few times and talked to his brothers (they are all in the same room now) and got in trouble for that...but, he didn't cry for his passy! He even found one in his room and gave it to David and joked that he was going to use it. Hopefully, tomorrow will be easy too.
So, after nap we ran and got Tristin from preschool, Anakin from school and then ran an errand. I forgot my purse on the kitchen table...so, that sucked. When David got home, Anakin and I ran to eat at Qdoba - YUM...his first time and he loved the tacos, Home Depot to look at swingsets, to Walmart for some blinds and food (we skipped the food, he was being difficult and I could tell he was ready for BED. It was 7pm.) We came home, I threw in a load of laundry, David got the boys ready for bed and bam...here I am.
Tomorrow I plan to not go anywhere! If I do, it'll only be to go to Wally World or Meijer to get my veggies for supper. ;)
Note to Jenny: I can't remember if you ever had Qdoba. I know you like Fiesta Ranchera...but, man, Qdoba is good!!! BTW, are you eating the eel there?
3.31.2008
Monday - Just an update
It was back to school for Anakin and Tristin today. Not very eventful, we were all just excited to get back on our little schedule.
We had a great spring break. David got to take a little time off to spend with us too, we went bowling, out for lunch at Daddy's work and out for supper as a family. We had a visit from David's sister, Linda and friend Sue...and the dogs, of course. Spent time with the grandparents. Celebrated Easter. We also painted and decorated our Pinewood Derby cars and went to the race (taking away lots of trophies). We all love it when we can just stick around home and have fun. That brings me to my next thought, for what it's worth. We are once again thinking about building a fort-like swingset for the boys. It's worse than looking for furniture in my opinion! We have no huge plans to travel this summer, so it looks like we will be hanging out in our backyard a lot again. ;)
Shadow. He's still MY dog. I love him so much. As I sit here and type, he's sleeping next to me on the couch, with his head on my ankle (his favorite for some reason). He got neutered over Spring Break. They actually had to make two incisions because one of his b*lls had not descended. Poor guy. He came home kind of sleepy, followed me everywhere - even closer than normal and slept a lot. The next day he was back to normal. It was sooooooo hard trying to keep him calm. This dog is NOT calm! Jumping, etc. ugh, but he went in for a quick stitches check just to be sure. He's perfect.
Paxtin. He's such a joy to me. The third, the last boy, the baby. Today was such a good day in the potty training world. I think he actually HAS IT! He wore underwear all day...stayed dry and even stopped and said, "I have to go potty!!!" as he ran down the hall to the bathroom. I am so happy! :)
I really need to write down things as the day goes by. I have no memory anymore. I know I had a few funny things from today, but I can't remember what they were. So, I'll stop for now. I know those that actually read this will be SHOCKED that I blogged again so soon. LOL!
We had a great spring break. David got to take a little time off to spend with us too, we went bowling, out for lunch at Daddy's work and out for supper as a family. We had a visit from David's sister, Linda and friend Sue...and the dogs, of course. Spent time with the grandparents. Celebrated Easter. We also painted and decorated our Pinewood Derby cars and went to the race (taking away lots of trophies). We all love it when we can just stick around home and have fun. That brings me to my next thought, for what it's worth. We are once again thinking about building a fort-like swingset for the boys. It's worse than looking for furniture in my opinion! We have no huge plans to travel this summer, so it looks like we will be hanging out in our backyard a lot again. ;)
Shadow. He's still MY dog. I love him so much. As I sit here and type, he's sleeping next to me on the couch, with his head on my ankle (his favorite for some reason). He got neutered over Spring Break. They actually had to make two incisions because one of his b*lls had not descended. Poor guy. He came home kind of sleepy, followed me everywhere - even closer than normal and slept a lot. The next day he was back to normal. It was sooooooo hard trying to keep him calm. This dog is NOT calm! Jumping, etc. ugh, but he went in for a quick stitches check just to be sure. He's perfect.
Paxtin. He's such a joy to me. The third, the last boy, the baby. Today was such a good day in the potty training world. I think he actually HAS IT! He wore underwear all day...stayed dry and even stopped and said, "I have to go potty!!!" as he ran down the hall to the bathroom. I am so happy! :)
I really need to write down things as the day goes by. I have no memory anymore. I know I had a few funny things from today, but I can't remember what they were. So, I'll stop for now. I know those that actually read this will be SHOCKED that I blogged again so soon. LOL!
3.30.2008
Tagged!
Here's the little game that Ann tagged me with. Funny thing is...my middle name is also "Marie"! LOL! I can't copy all her answers though. Here are the rules and then my answers:
It's the middle-name game.
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one face (list a face?) about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use a maiden name.)
3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.
4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they nee to read your blog for details.)
M: Mom
A: Artsy
R: Ready to adopt
I: Illinois resident
E: Extrovert - when I want to be
K, I'm tagging Mandie, Lindsey, Karlise (when she has time or wants too, she just had a baby!), Jenny and Alison.
Here's the little game that Ann tagged me with. Funny thing is...my middle name is also "Marie"! LOL! I can't copy all her answers though. Here are the rules and then my answers:
It's the middle-name game.
1. You have to post the rules before you give your answers.
2. You must list one face (list a face?) about yourself beginning with each letter of your middle name. (If you don't have a middle name, use a maiden name.)
3. After you are tagged, you need to update your blog with your middle name and your answers.
4. At the end of your blog post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and that they nee to read your blog for details.)
M: Mom
A: Artsy
R: Ready to adopt
I: Illinois resident
E: Extrovert - when I want to be
K, I'm tagging Mandie, Lindsey, Karlise (when she has time or wants too, she just had a baby!), Jenny and Alison.
3.29.2008
Tonight's the night! I AM going to update my blog. How do I update after after 3 months of nothing? Pictures! Everyone loves pictures, right? (Click on the slide show below and you'll be able to see the captions I added to the photos. I don't know why they aren't showing up...maybe they are too long?)
That's it for now...I'll be back to type up some stuff. ;) Oh and Ann tagged me...so, I've got to do that!
That's it for now...I'll be back to type up some stuff. ;) Oh and Ann tagged me...so, I've got to do that!
12.24.2007
Merry Christmas!
There was a Christmas a few years back where everyone but me had the flu. I mean, puking all day/night flu. I guess we're trying to see if we can beat that. Anakin started puking yesterday and thank God it was over by lunch...but, he can't swallow today. I took one look at his throat and knew he had strep. David took him to the walk in clinic (the only thing open at the time) and yep, it's Scarlet Fever/Strep. He's got an all over red rash to go with the sore throat. I feel so bad for him. I think this is the 3rd time he's had strep this year. I took everyone's temp before the boys went to bed and EVERYONE has a low grade fever. BLAH.
I didn't get my Christmas cards done this year. I still would like to do them. I saw the funniest thing on Shabby Miss Jenn's blog (http://shabbymissjenn.typepad.com/shabby_miss_jenn/) today. Check out her blog and watch hers. Here is mine. I leave you with a touch of humor. God knows I need it to make it! Merry Christmas!
There was a Christmas a few years back where everyone but me had the flu. I mean, puking all day/night flu. I guess we're trying to see if we can beat that. Anakin started puking yesterday and thank God it was over by lunch...but, he can't swallow today. I took one look at his throat and knew he had strep. David took him to the walk in clinic (the only thing open at the time) and yep, it's Scarlet Fever/Strep. He's got an all over red rash to go with the sore throat. I feel so bad for him. I think this is the 3rd time he's had strep this year. I took everyone's temp before the boys went to bed and EVERYONE has a low grade fever. BLAH.
I didn't get my Christmas cards done this year. I still would like to do them. I saw the funniest thing on Shabby Miss Jenn's blog (http://shabbymissjenn.typepad.com/shabby_miss_jenn/) today. Check out her blog and watch hers. Here is mine. I leave you with a touch of humor. God knows I need it to make it! Merry Christmas!
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12.23.2007
12.05.2007
A Morning of Firsts
Anakin woke up to this...he lost his 2nd top tooth in the night. Too cute!
AND... Shadow's first snow! We only got a little bit, but it was perfect for Shadow. He loved it! It brought back memories of Izzy (Shadow's look-a-like) from when I was a teen. He'd get snow balls all over him, so bad we'd have to give him a quick bath to melt them!
Another first...these photos are a few of my first pictures with my new Rebel XTi! Yep, I must have been good this year because Santa got me one.
Anakin woke up to this...he lost his 2nd top tooth in the night. Too cute!
AND... Shadow's first snow! We only got a little bit, but it was perfect for Shadow. He loved it! It brought back memories of Izzy (Shadow's look-a-like) from when I was a teen. He'd get snow balls all over him, so bad we'd have to give him a quick bath to melt them!
Another first...these photos are a few of my first pictures with my new Rebel XTi! Yep, I must have been good this year because Santa got me one. Thanks, Santa! :)
12.02.2007
11.24.2007
11.09.2007
Isn't he the sweetest?
Shadow's 8 week photo shoot. LOL! I really lucked out and got this while I was playing with him in the leaves. I took a bazillion shots and got a few good ones, that's all that maters! ;) We're dealing with "the poops" still. David called the vet and got some medication for him. He had shots/meds a week ago, ate some cat food (that'll do it) and was switched to a different food (Melissa, we switched to the 'other' food you suggested. Petco here is not carrying the other one anymore. They said it wasn't popular enough. Whatever. We were desperate because we didn't think THAT would happen, so the switch was a little abrupt, I'm sure. Poor puppy!)You can see the credits for that layout here: http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=14095&ppuser=54
11.02.2007
Shadow's 2nd Day
Wow, we love this puppy! :) I just wanted to quickly say a "public" blog thank you to Melissa and Brad, the breeders. Today we started taking Shadow outside to go potty. We also had the Wee Wee pad out. He had a few accidents early this morning (in the kitchen, not on the pad) and then we started taking him outside. He's gone potty every single time and has only gone one other time...and that was on the pad! We're thrilled! Of course, we are on major potty watch all the time...after eating, after sleeping, after playing...but, hey, it's working! So, thank you guys for everything YOU did while he was there. We at least feel we're off to a good start.
One thing we are learning. Don't leave anything on the floor! LOL! We're used to 3 messy boys. I'm just wondering how long it'll be before something gets chewed and their lesson will be learned!
Shadow also got into our vet today. Everything checked out fine. He had a couple shots...which I can't even remember what they were, David took him.
Oh...he'd better stop chewing on my Crocs and computer cords! 2 things you don't mess with. LMBO! ;)
Wow, we love this puppy! :) I just wanted to quickly say a "public" blog thank you to Melissa and Brad, the breeders. Today we started taking Shadow outside to go potty. We also had the Wee Wee pad out. He had a few accidents early this morning (in the kitchen, not on the pad) and then we started taking him outside. He's gone potty every single time and has only gone one other time...and that was on the pad! We're thrilled! Of course, we are on major potty watch all the time...after eating, after sleeping, after playing...but, hey, it's working! So, thank you guys for everything YOU did while he was there. We at least feel we're off to a good start.
One thing we are learning. Don't leave anything on the floor! LOL! We're used to 3 messy boys. I'm just wondering how long it'll be before something gets chewed and their lesson will be learned!
Shadow also got into our vet today. Everything checked out fine. He had a couple shots...which I can't even remember what they were, David took him.
Oh...he'd better stop chewing on my Crocs and computer cords! 2 things you don't mess with. LMBO! ;)
11.01.2007
Meet Shadow Deuce Fox!
Our new cockapoo puppy! We just got him today. I will post more pictures soon. The boys are super excited and Tristin has already asked about 1,000 times if he's ours to keep. LOL! David came up with the name Shadow. "Scooby" just didn't fit because he's so black. We thought about naming him "Izzy" after the dog I grew up with or even "Deuce" meaning the 2nd Izzy. So, we went with Shadow and I snuck the Deuce in as a middle name. LOL!!!! He's sleeping at my feet next to the couch right now and Popeye (our 14 year old cat) is sitting across the room staring at him! Shadow already tried to play with Popeye (David got it on video, I'll have to see if he'll You Tube it for me!) :)
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